A house that vanished from history has emerged at Auckland Castle in Durham, giving us a rare look at life during England’s brief period without a monarchy. Durham University archaeologists found the building just 10 centimeters underground, where it had stayed hidden since the 1650s. “This discovery lets us peek into a time when everything changed in England,” says Professor Chris Gerrard from Durham University. His team found more than just walls – they uncovered the story of Sir Arthur Haselrig, who built the house during Oliver Cromwell’s rule. Haselrig used gunpowder to tear down parts of an old chapel … Continue reading 17th-Century House Unearthed at Auckland Castle Reveals Hidden Treasures